Fire-Rated, Safety-Rated Glass Ceramic

FireLite Plus® is a nominal 5/16" (8 mm) thick laminated glazing material listed for use in doors, sidelites, transoms and borrowed lites. FireLite Plus is available in two different surface conditions for clear viewing, premium grade and standard grade.

“FireLite Plus added a level of protection over and above what was needed by the letter of the code.”

SURFACE OPTIONS

FireLite Plus consists of two pieces of FireLite glass ceramic laminated together. Because FireLite is made from transparent glass-ceramic, it differs in color from float glass. FireLite appears to have a warmer earth tone when compared to the blue green tint of typical float glass. However, like float glass, FireLite ceramic will not demonstrate a highly perceptible color once installed in a frame. Additionally, FireLite products are manufactured in three distinct surface grades (Premium, Standard and Obscure) that are best reviewed prior to specification Please contact TGP at 800.426.0279 or sales@fireglass.com to request a sample kit.

FireLite Plus features ultraHD® Technology, for improved color, clarity and surface quality. See the ultraHD® difference.

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FireLite Premium Grade

FireLite Premium Grade is the industry leader for quality and is unmatched by alternative products or production methods. Both of its surfaces are ground and polished to provide superior surface quality, improving the overall clarity.

FireLite Standard Grade

FireLite Standard Grade polished surface quality is comparable to alternative fire-rated ceramics that are marketed as having a premium finish.

FRAMING OPTIONS

Fireframes® Designer Series

20/45/60/90 MinuteFire-Rated Doors and Frames

The Designer Series doors and frames incorporate precise European engineering, providing a sleek, modern alternative to traditional hollow metal frames.

DOCS & DOWNLOADS

The time, in minutes or hours, that materials or assemblies can be expected to prevent flames and smoke from spreading.

As heat develops within the source area, pressure within the enclosed room begins to build relative to the pressure outside. Once the fire reaches equilibrium in the positive pressure zone, smoke, hot gases and flames are forced through any openings in the door or window assembly. Testing to the UL 10C standard more closely simulates real fire conditions.

Blocks radiant and conductive heat transfer from one side of the glass to the other. A required characteristic of glass used as a wall.

Immediately following a furnace test, heated glass is subjected to water from a fire hose. The cooling, impact and erosion created by the hose stream tests the integrity of the glass. In the U.S., the hose stream test is required for all fire ratings over 45 minutes (all fire ratings require it in Canada).

Building codes clearly define hazardous locations where impact safety glass is required. Glass with this designation has be tested to meet impact safety requirements required for areas such as doors, sidelights, and areas close to the floor.

FireLite IGU is a fire-rated insulated glass ceramic unit that also complies with energy codes. It is designed for use in exterior applications where energy codes require an insulated product, or for interior applications with special needs such as sound reduction.

Withstands continuous temperatures to 1292° F for use in high efficiency heating appliances.

The ability of glass ceramic to withstand sudden heating, cooling, or both without cracking, shattering or exploding out of the frame.

The ability of the glass to stop various types of ammunition. Ratings are assigned in levels from 1 to 8, with a Level 8 rating being the highest (able to stop a 7.62mm rifle lead core full metal copper jacket, military ball).

The capacity of an element in a building structure to support a weight in addition to its own.